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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Quintillus APOLLINI CONS; Apollo
270 year| Silver | 2.8 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Quintillus (Marcus Aurelius Claudius Quintillus) (270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 270 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291557 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Apollo, standing left, holding laurel-branch in right hand and lyre set on rock in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
APOLLINI CONS
-/A//-
Translation:
Apollini Conservatori.
To Apollo the protector.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.72–2.99 g;Diameter varies: 18–21 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Quintillus coin is that it features an image of the Roman god Apollo on one side, which was a common motif on coins during the Roman Empire. The image of Apollo was often used to symbolize the power and wisdom of the Roman emperors, and it was believed to bring good fortune and prosperity to the empire. Additionally, the coin's silver content and relatively small weight made it a valuable and practical form of currency for everyday transactions during that time.
